The Acting Secretary of State to Minister Powell.

No. 673.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 1652, of the 20th ultimo, presenting the claim of Mr. J. R. Paradis, a native of Porto Rico, against Haiti.

The Department wishes to be informed when Mr. Paradis last left Porto Rico and how long he has resided in Haiti.

I am, etc.,

Alvey A. Adee.